Intel - Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Grey/Black/Gold

Name: Intel - Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Grey/Black/Gold
Brand: Intel
SKU: 13036629
Price: 289.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (316 reviews)

Model: BX8071512600K

SKU: 13036629

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12th Gen Intel Core i5-12600K unlocked desktop processor. Featuring PCIe Gen 5.0 & 4.0 support, DDR5 & DDR4 support, unlocked 12th Gen Intel Core desktop processors are optimized for productivity, gaming, and overclocking. Thermal solution NOT included in the box. Compatible with 600 series chipset based motherboards 125W.

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Intel - Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Grey/Black/Gold

Model: BX8071512600K

SKU: 13036629

$289,99

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Features

Intel 12th Gen Core i5
Unlocked 12th Gen Intel Core desktop processors are optimized for productivity, gaming, and overclocking.
Chipset Compatability
Intel 600 Series Chipset
Processor Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 770
Intel Smart Cache (L3) Size
20MB
PCIe Support
PCIe Gen 4.0 Support
Dupported Motherboard
Compatible with Intel 600 series chipset based motherboards
No thermal solution included
Intel processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor numbers differentiate features within each processor family, not across different processor families.
All processors are lead-free (per EU RoHS directive July 2006) and halogen free (residual amounts of halogens are below November 2007 proposed IPC/JEDEC J-STD-709 standards).
All processors support Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT-x).

Specifications

Processor Socket
Socket LGA 1700
PCI Express Version
PCI Express 4.0
CPU Base Clock Frequency
3.7 gigahertz
CPU Boost Clock Frequency
4.9 gigahertz
Number of CPU Cores
10-core
Number of CPU Threads
16

Reviews

98% would recommend to a friend

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The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Zoom zoom
So I was nervous about getting an i5. I don’t know why…but I was. I’ve had an i7 4790k for almost 8 years, and it has been a powerhouse. I love it. Anyway, I tried to do a more budget conscious build, and decided on the 12600k instead of the 12900k. Boy, was I shocked. This sucker is like lightning compared to the 4790k, and it supports all the shiny new doodads on my motherboard. My nvme is screaming, and my 3060 Ti is actually getting warm now that it can reach its potential. I’m seriously impressed. I haven’t overclocked it yet, but it’s coming. I paired it with a Noctua DH15s. I really didn’t want it, but it’s all that was in stock when I needed a cooling tower. The 12600k stays in upper teens, low 20’s at idle, and hasn’t exceeded 54c under load. This is a great processor that I would not hesitate to recommend or buy again!
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Posted 4 years ago by Justin
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great CPU
My son and I built a gaming computer using this cpu and a 6700XT. ASRock 760 motherboard and ddr5 ram. Great cpu, very snappy and plays all his games great. Got it on sale for less than $200. Plus upgrade ability if he ever decides to go 13th gen cpu. No need yet.
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Posted 3 years ago by Torrepl
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
No Complaints
No complaints with this CPU I use it for playing games and it runs all of them good just want to be careful on what GPU you pair with this CPU for you don’t bottleneck it, but other than that it’s great.
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Posted 2 years ago by Isaac
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great CPU
This is a great CPU with exceptional value! I paid with a z690 mother board and ddr4 ram to upgrade from AMD r7 3700x and was a huge improvement! My temperatures hVe came down also.
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Posted 4 years ago by GMurillo
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Powerful little chip
Did research on cpu's and founf out that this one is more than enough for heavy multitasking and gaming, I would highly recommend this to any first time builder!
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Posted 2 years ago by ElPadrino

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Pros for Intel - Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Grey/Black/Gold
There were no pros for this product—	Processor Speed, Overall Performance, Heat Dissipation	There were no pros for this product—	Processor Speed, Performance, Multitasking
Cons for Intel - Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W - Grey/Black/Gold
There were no cons for this product—	There were no cons for this product—	There were no cons for this product—	Heat Dissipation, Price

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Questions & Answers

Will this work with 1200 socket
No, only 1700 socket.
Answered 4 years ago by Blah
Does this Cpu work with the ASUS Tuf Gaming z790-plus Wifi D4?
Good
Answered 2 years ago by Milton
what is " A good gaming computer" I have an intel i3-9100f and Nvidia RTX 1650 with 400 watts of power also I have 16gb ram, I can get 144 fps in not to intense games.
Good
Answered 2 years ago by Milton
for trade-in can I trade in some parts of my old pc, not the entire pc.
Goood
Answered 2 years ago by Milton
Do we know if there's going to be a version without integrated graphics and if it's going to be cheaper? Also do we know when it'll be listed on best buy?
Good
Answered 2 years ago by Milton